A yesterday morning collision in Marshall Township, Calhoun County, has tragically resulted in one death and left another individual injured. The fatal incident occurred around 6:20 a.m. at the crossroads of Verona Road and H Drive North. According to WOODTV, a 38-year-old Battle Creek man driving northwest on Verona Road struck a vehicle operated by a 56-year-old man from the same town. The older driver did not survive despite immediate life-saving efforts.
The investigation, as per the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office, is still ongoing to fully determine what exactly led to the collision. The 38-year-old was transported to a hospital with injuries assessed as non-life-threatening. Efforts to save the 56-year-old were unfortunately unsuccessful, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. As mentioned by WZZM 13, their names have not yet been publicized while next of kin notifications are pending.
Authorities continue to request that anyone with potential insight concerning the crash to come forward with information. Lt. Curtis Smith of the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office can be directly contacted at 269-781-0880. For those preferring to remain anonymous, tipping is available through Silent Observer at 269-964-3888, as reported by FOX 17.
